New Kent in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

New Kent Courthouse

By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

1. New Kent Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Lord Cornwallis's army was here, moving eastward, June 22, 1781; Lafayette, in pursuit, June 25; Washington, Rochambeau and Chastellux, on their way to Yorktown, September 14, 1781. A part of Joseph E. Johnston's army, retiring to Richmond, passed through, May, 1862.

Location. 37° 31.069′ N, 76° 58.697′ W. Marker is in New Kent, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of New Kent Highway and Courthouse Circle. Click for map. The marker is located on the lawn in front of the New Kent County Courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: New Kent VA 23124, United States of America.

The tavern was used as a communications headquarters by the Union Army while it was based on the Pamunkey River, first at Cumberland and later at White House.

Credits. This page originally submitted on , by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on , by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016.